[cc-humanrights] CCWP-HR Research: Call for volunteers (reply by 8th April) + Call Update

Thu Apr 7 17:23:15 UTC 2016

Dear Coppens,

This is very disturbing news. Our thoughts go out to you and I hope you
are able to stay safe during these difficult times.

Best,

Niels

Niels ten Oever
Head of Digital

Article 19
www.article19.org

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On 04/07/2016 08:31 AM, Coppens Pasteur NDAYIRAGIJE via cc-humanrights
wrote:
> Dear all;
> 
> Due to current situation in my country Burundi, I am in conditions which
> do not allow me to make conveniently my contributions since last April 2015.
> 
> Briefly, I have fled the country between April and June last year. I
> returned back end of June 2015 expecting that my storm was over. I spent
> just a month in Burundi and I fled again for several times up and down.
> 
> Last time as I have been keen informing you that I shall meet you in
> ICANN-55 Meeting in Marrakech, Morocco ; by surprise I was arrested home
> by the National Police and the Presidential Police on 03.03.2016. One of
> my colleagues have sold me to the Police in order to replace me in the
> GAC and in all other Representations I am replresenting my country in
> the region. The reason even why I failed at the very last minute to
> attend Marrakech. I was released on 10.03.2016 and they have paid some
> amount of money to shoot me once I am out and the Almighty God has saved
> me.
> 
> Briefly, this is my story and right now I am in a safe place hidden.
> 
> Remember that I am not Politician and I do not belong to any kind of
> political matter. During the time I have spent in Spent in special
> police station (Documentation) I was accused so many things related to
> politics.
> 
> I am really under chock now.
> 
> Coppens
> BurundiX ASBL.
> 
> 
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> *From: * Coppens Pasteur NDAYIRAGIJE via cc-humanrights
> <cc-humanrights at icann.org>;
> *To: * vidushi <vidushi at cis-india.org>; cc-humanrights-research
> <cc-humanrights-research at icann.org>; Human Rights
> <cc-humanrights at icann.org>; NCSG-DISCUSS <NCSG-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>;
> *Subject: * Re: [cc-humanrights] CCWP-HR Research: Call for volunteers
> (reply by 8th April) + Call Update
> *Sent: * Wed, Apr 6, 2016 9:31:53 PM
> 
> Dear all;
> 
> Due to current situation in my country Burundi, I am in conditions which
> do not allow me to makeconveniently.
> 
> The reason even why I failed at the very last minute to attend Marrakech.
> 
> Coppens
> BurundiX ASBL.
> 
> 
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> *From: * vidushi at cis-india.org <vidushi at cis-india.org>;
> *To: * <cc-humanrights-research at icann.org>; Human Rights
> <cc-humanrights at icann.org>; <NCSG-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>;
> *Subject: * [cc-humanrights] CCWP-HR Research: Call for volunteers
> (reply by 8th April) + Call Update
> *Sent: * Wed, Apr 6, 2016 6:15:27 PM
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> We had the first call for the CCWP-HR Research Sub Group on the 4th of
> April. It was a productive call, where we decided how to go ahead with
> our work and mandate.
> 
> The aim of this sub group is two fold. The first is visualizing, mapping
> and documenting cases in which ICANN is, and potentially will, impact
> human rights. The second is creating awareness about the various ways in
> which ICANN is impacting human rights.
> 
> As one can imagine, this is a complicated task and so the group decided
> it was best if we begin by looking at the following areas as they are of
> the highest priority as of now. This sub group will focus on providing
> research that raises awareness and breaks down the human rights impact
> of ICANN.
> 
> The priority areas as of now, with present volunteers are: 
> 
> 1. Visualizing and developing the table prepared for the Marrakech
> meeting (attached) : Niels, Marillia
> 2. PDP new gTLD Subsequent Procedures :
> http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/active/new-gtld-subsequent-procedures
> 
> 3. WHOIS PDP
> 4. New gTLDs (focussing on angles of freedom of expression, economic
> aspects) : Gangesh, Marillia
> 
> In case you would like to work on a specific issue that is not listed
> above, you are more than welcome to do so :) Please indicate what
> specific area you will be looking into as that would help with
> coordinating tasks within the group.
> 
> I'd encourage all those interested in human rights work at ICANN to get
> involved by volunteering to work on one of the focus areas mentioned
> above. We will divide micro tasks within each area so there is a clear
> understanding of responsibilities and timelines.
> 
> Please respond to this email by the 8th of April. The next Sub Group
> Call in on the 29th of April and we are hoping to have preliminary
> findings circulated between groups by the 20th.
> 
> In case of any further questions or clarifications, please feel free to
> get in touch with me.
> 
> Best wishes,
> 
> Vidushi
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